Production Planner

ZipRecruiter; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Production Planner to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in production planning and scheduling to ensure smooth manufacturing operations. You will create and manage production plans, liaise with different departments, and monitor material availability to meet customer demands effectively. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and success. If you are self-motivated and passionate about manufacturing processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling is essential.
• Knowledge of LEAN techniques like Kanban and JIT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create production plans and monitor progress against production schedules.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure material availability.

Skills

Production Planning

Manufacturing Scheduling

MRP

ERP

MS Excel

LEAN Techniques

Tools

MRP Software

ERP Software

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Global engineering business requires a Production Planner. Applicants need production planning or manufacturing scheduling experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment and have experience in the use of MRP, ERP or MS Excel.

The Production Planner will join a successful and high performing production planning team, reporting to a Production Planning Manager. The Production Planner will take a lead role in scheduling shop floor manufacturing activities in alignment with production plans and the master schedule, to meet customer orders.

Specific duties of the Production Planner include:

1. Creating production plans and production works orders in MRP
2. Interdepartmental liaison with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality etc. and highlight risks to production schedule
3. Monitor progress of production plans and material availability
4. Create and update lead times around specific manufacturing processes
5. Maintenance of data and material availability dates in MRP

Production Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. Production Planning, Production Control, Production Coordination or Master Scheduling experience
2. Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
3. Experience with MRP/ERP tools, or planning experience in MS Excel
4. Knowledge of LEAN techniques and methodologies - Kanban, JIT etc.
5. Self-motivated, enthusiastic and positive demeanor
6. Happy to work in a site-based role